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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffJune 23, 2011

D.C. Metro bus drivers voice safety concerns

After three incidents in the last two weeks where operators were attacked on their routes, drivers want more transit police officers on buses. Drivers also complained of broken surveillance cameras and radios.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2011

BusRates.com launches expanded site

In conjunction with the NTA and UMA, the site now offers listings for hotels, restaurants, attractions, events and all other group activities.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2011

Nevada bans texting while driving

The new law, which becomes effective on January 1, 2012, makes it illegal to text or talk on a hand-held cell phone while driving. Violators face a fine of up to $100 for the first offense; up to $200 for the second offense; and up to $250 for the third offense.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2011

Mich. bus route overhaul to increase efficiency, cut costs

The Macatawa Area Express system will revamp half of its routes to make them more efficient and convenient, which will also help reduce costs. The transit system aims to increase service frequencies on standard bus routes to help reduce demand-response usage.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2011

N.Y. Sen. calls for bus company safety rating system

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D- NY) calls for letter grade system, similar to notices used for New York City restaurants, that would indicate the overall safety record of each bus company at the point of ticket purchase.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2011

MCI delivers to Alaska, Texas

Anchorage-based Premier Alaska Tours added two new 2011 J4500 coaches, featuring pillow-top plush seating, a Blaupunkt entertainment system and 110-volt power ports at every seat. Houston’s Continental Bus Lines’ new MCI J4500 coach features a Cummins engine, plush leather seating, Wi-Fi connectivity and in-motion Satellite TV. Both carriers’ new coaches are equipped with three-point passenger seat belts.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

AECOM program supports LAX terminal planning, logistics

Technologies and systems were selected after receiving feedback from LAWA's various geospatial data stakeholders. The CALM program is made up of LAWA and AECOM staff, as well as several sub-consultants with various expertise.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

Viridity selects partners for SEPTA energy storage project

Project includes the installation of an advanced battery storage system by Viridity Energy that will capture and deploy power from the trains' regenerative braking.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

New Flyer signs 3-year agreement with Canada's Metrolinx

Under this program, participating agencies located in the Province of Ontario can acquire new buses with additional provincial financial support.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2011

Clean Energy opens 2 new CNG fueling stations in Chicago

Supporting the local deployment of alternative-fueled cabs, the City of Chicago's Department of Environment has implemented a Green Taxi program, which reimburses taxi companies that purchase vehicles powered by alternative fuels or hybrid vehicles.

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